I introduced state policing in Senate — Adeleke

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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke

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By Nwafor Sunday, Online News Editor

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OSOGBO — Accord Party governorship candidate in the Osun State governorship election, Ademola Adeleke, has said he was among those who introduced the idea of state policing in the Senate, expressing confidence that the initiative would work if implemented in the state.

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Adeleke stated this on Tuesday during the Arise Townhall Meeting, where he also pledged to uphold the rule of law and ensure that security agencies operate within the confines of the law.

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“If you are my son and you break the law, you will go and face the law. I believe in the rule of law. I will make sure state police work in my state. I am not among those that say state police cannot work. It will work,” he said.

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On infrastructure, Adeleke said his administration had reconstructed roads that had been abandoned for decades, describing the projects as durable and well executed.

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“I have constructed roads abandoned for about 45 years. The roads are superb and clean. They are good roads,” he said.

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The Accord Party candidate also dismissed suggestions that he would need to buy votes to win the election, saying his administration had provided palliatives to residents since assuming office.

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He accused his political opponents of believing that voters could be influenced with cash during elections.

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“I don’t need to buy votes. I have been giving my people palliatives since I came in. They believe they can give ₦20,000 and money to voters in Osun. My people are smarter,” Adeleke said.

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He further accused his opponents of contributing to the economic challenges facing the state, alleging that they had “crippled Osun State’s economy” and were now seeking to use money to influence voters.

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“My people are smarter,” he added.

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Adeleke expressed confidence in his electoral prospects, saying he was certain of victory in the governorship election. “I will not lose this election. I am confident,” he said.

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